Yemen government petitions UN over Houthi missile and drone strike on Aden airport
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The Yemeni government sent a complaint letter to UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres and UN Security Council President Aglaia Balta about a Houthi attack on Aden International Airport that used two ballistic missiles and two UAVs carrying explosives while a civilian aircraft was approaching and other aircraft, passengers and staff were present.
The letter said the strike directly endangered lives at the airport, severely threatened air transport security and violated international humanitarian law and civil aviation rules protecting civilian facilities, and it called for measures to stop the transfer of weapons, military equipment, parts, technology and expertise to the Houthi forces under UN Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015).
Why it matters
The incident highlights heightened risks to airline operations and airport safety in Yemen, prompting calls for stronger international cooperation to protect civilian air facilities and routes.